Tuolumne County

Jamestown

Railtown & Wild West Charm

~3,400 1,437 ft

Jamestown — affectionately known as 'Jimtown' — is a spirited Gold Rush town famous for Railtown 1897, a historic railroad now used as a Hollywood filming location. Its Main Street is packed with character, from antique shops to saloons to cozy cafes.

Things to Do

Steam train ride

Ride vintage locomotives through foothill scenery

Gold prospecting

Try panning, sluicing, and metal detecting for real gold

Antique shopping on Main Street

Browse eclectic antique and vintage shops

Woods Creek Trail walk

Peaceful creekside stroll through historic Jimtown

Local Attractions

Railtown 1897 State Park

Ride vintage steam trains through the foothills

Main Street

Authentic Wild West storefronts and antique shops

Gold Prospecting Adventures

Pan and sluice for real gold

Woods Creek Trail

Peaceful creekside walk through town

Where to Stay

Historic Hotel

National Hotel

California's oldest continuously operating hotel since 1859

Boutique Hotel

Jamestown Hotel

Restored Victorian hotel with modern comforts

Historic Inn

1859 Historic National Hotel

Step back in time with Gold Rush-era elegance

Where to Eat

  • National Hotel Restaurant
  • Morelia Mexican Restaurant
  • Service Station

Where to Shop

  • Jimtown Antiques
  • Gold Rush Trading Post
  • Willow Creek Olive Ranch

Activities & Destinations